Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 414: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; withdrawal from compact.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 414 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; withdrawal from compact. Primary sponsor: Richard Stuart (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; withdrawal. Removes authorization for the Commonwealth's membership in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact. The bill directs the Marine Resources Commission, on or after February 1, 2027, to take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Commonwealth's renunciation of and withdrawal from the Compact and to complete such actions no later than July 1, 2027. The bill also directs the Commission, no later than July 31, 2026, to provide written notice to all states that are a party to the Compact that the Commonwealth intends to renounce and withdraw from the Compact. Finally, the bill removes from the Menhaden Management Advisory Committee the Virginia appointee to the Atlantic Menhaden Technical Committee of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Stuart | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Rereferred from Privileges and Elections to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB414)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100333D